Meta quietly launches AI-powered gaming app Pocket

Pocket functions as a creative hub where users can build and share 'gizmos,' the term used for these interactive experiences. The app also features a discovery feed, enabling users to play and interact with gizmos created by the wider community. Screenshots from the Google Play Store indicate significant visual and functional parallels to Gizmo's original application.

While the app's launch was initially noted by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, data from Appfigures suggests Pocket was first made available on June 29, 2026. The firm has not yet reported any download figures due to the app's recency. This launch aligns with Meta's ongoing push to democratize AI creation tools, building on previous releases such as its AI image generator app and the AI video app Vibes, as well as integrating AI features across its social platforms.

Given Meta's lack of an official announcement, Pocket is likely still in an experimental phase. In contrast, its predecessor, Gizmo, had achieved 635,000 lifetime installs across iOS and Google Play, with a reported 98% positive user sentiment.